Volume II (The Steel Inferno Series)
Nicole and I recently began working on Volume II of The Steel Inferno Series. As of yet it is untitled, but we would like to share a little about our process with you. Before we even considered beginning the writing process we drew detailed maps of each of the locations in which Volume II takes place. There are two primary locations and a few smaller ones, but the two larger ones have taken much time and planning to develop. Because our world is a fictionalized version of today’s world, we have some flexibility, but there is still specific research involved. Nicole and I each chose one of Volume II’s two primary cities and drew a meticulous map of it. Such details included its people’s government, military, transportation, dress, language, customs,...
The Steel Inferno Gallery
Book Signing We had the most wonderful time at our debut novel’s Book Launch, The Steel Inferno. The support we received from our friends and family was extremely encouraging and we are so excited for the adventures and journeys that we expect our writing career shall...
Symbolism of Flowers
The majority of people love flowers and often give them to one another as a sign of friendship or affection. Every single flower has a meaning, which is why it is best to know what these meanings are before gifting flowers to others, lest you convey the wrong message. Below, is a list of a some of the many flowers and their symbolism. 1. Acacia: Secret Love 2. Acanthus: Art 3. Aloe: Grief 4. Amaranth: Immortal Love 5. Amaryllis: Pride 6. Angrec: Royalty 7. Arborvitae: Everlasting Friendship 8. Asphodel: My regrets follow you to the grave 9. Balsam: Ardent Love 10. Begonia: Beware 11. Bellflower: Loss 12. Bird’s-foot Trefoil: Revenge 13. Carnation General: Fascination Red: Deep, romantic love White: Sweet and lovely Pink: A woman’s love Yellow: Rejection,...
THE STEEL INFERNO (Launch Party)
After three and a half years, we are thrilled to at last be publishing our debut novel, “The Steel Inferno”. It is the first book in a series of four books and will be available to purchase through Amazon as of January 5TH, 2013 (And through Kindle very soon!). On January 19TH, 2013 we will have an official Launch Party at the BookSmart in Morgan Hill, California from 5pm to 8pm. The address is: 80 E. 2nd Street, Morgan Hill, California 95037. EVERYONE IS INVITED!!! (Those we know and do not know). If you are able, please bring your friends, family etc. There will be a book signing, entertainment, refreshments and a raffle. A limited number of books will be available to purchase, so if you are able to purchase one beforehand, please bring it to be signed....
Michelle Dunaway
In November, Nicole and I had the opportunity to meet the exceptionally gifted artist, Michelle Dunaway. She graciously allowed us to audit one of her demos and the instruction was nothing short of inspirational. After a series of fascinating conversations, her profound correlation with art, literature, music and poetry became visible. She truly is an artist in every sense of the word and we look forward to many more meetings with her in the future. Below is a remarkably insightful interview Michelle was kind enough to grant us. 1. Do you have a specific goal every time you paint? My goal when painting is to be as faithful as I can to what I am seeing and perceiving. Keeping in mind throughout the process, to maintain a main focal point and have a hierarchy of...
Our Writing Purpose
We began writing with poetry and progressed to novels in order to expand our means of expression. Considering that people generally read novels our messages are now in greater potency to be heard. Regarding our style, we strive toward a simple, yet rhythmical and poetic configuration of language. In this matter, the influences of Edgar Allan Poe, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Charles Baudelaire, Rainer Maria Rilke, Victor Hugo, Lord Byron, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Lewis Carroll, Mikhail Bulgakov, Vladimir Nabokov, Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, Nikolai Gogol, Leo Tolstoy, Oscar Wilde, Edmond Rostand, Arthur Rimbaud, Alexandre Dumas, The Bronte Sisters, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Shakespeare are prominent. As opposed to the Classics, much modern...
To Paint with Words
The pictures that writers paint in their story can either be factual or figurative. What is the difference between the two? Factual – factual descriptions are literal, or devoid of similes and metaphors. Example: The raven spread its wings and took flight, circling the border of the fog-laced forest. Figurative – figurative descriptions are a symbolic depiction of things literal and are called “Imagery”. Example: A few of the raven’s feathers broke off and splashed upon the ground like drops of tar as it took flight and circled the fog-laced forest; like a night sentry patrolling his post. When you utilize imagery in your manuscript, the need for a multitude of adverbs and adjectives (most of which have been used time and time again) decreases. It...
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